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We use a wiki extension for quoting scripture. It provides the following benefits:
# It standardizes the scripture references (because the translations are stored in a database)
# It makes inserting scripture references more convenient for contributors.
# It allows users to choose their preferred translation [to be implemented soon].
# It makes rendering the wiki into other languages easier and more consistent.


===Basic use===
So, if you want to quote a scripture passage, you simply write:

 <nowiki>As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17}}</nowiki>

which outputs:

As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17}}

===Adding the scripture reference===

If you want the reference listed, you can write:

 <nowiki>As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17|scriptrefstyle=paren}}</nowiki>

which outputs:

As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17|scriptrefstyle=paren}}


===Hiding the verse numbers===
If you want to hide the verse numbers, use the following:

 <nowiki>As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17|vsnumstyle=hidevsnum|scriptrefstyle=paren}}</nowiki>

which outputs:

As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17|vsnumstyle=hidevsnum|scriptrefstyle=paren}}

===Selecting a specific translation/version===
If you want a specific version (perhaps because the wording is more accurate?), use the following:

 <nowiki>As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17|vsnumstyle=hidevsnum|scriptrefstyle=paren|ver=KJV}}</nowiki>

which outputs:

As Jesus said, {{#scripture: Matthew 5:17|vsnumstyle=hidevsnum|scriptrefstyle=paren|ver=KJV}}

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